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Dietary supplementation with medium-chain TAG (MCT) can have a positive effect in cognitive function in aged dogs by providing a secondary energy source for the brain, ketone bodies.

This study compared the benefits of a high-fat diet (HF – 60% calories from

Talk about the importance of doing a complete nutritional evaluation of the patient before instituting a dietary change in any patient, especially an older dog or cat. The patient evaluation, the current diet, and feeding management should be included in this edvaluation. Many diseases in senior pets, as cognitive dysfunction, osteoarthritis, and obesity are “diet-sensitive”, meaning that diet can play a role in managing the effects of the disease.